CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0919
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk2.51%
83th percentile - higher than 83% of all known CVEs
Summary
A memory leak in a Motorola CableRouter allows remote attackers to conduct a denial of service via a large number of telnet connections.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to overload the device, resulting in unavailability for users.
Recommendation
It is recommended to restrict access to the telnet port and monitor connections for unusual activity.
Other vulnerabilities in Motorola CableRouter
Original NVD description (English source)
A memory leak in a Motorola CableRouter allows remote attackers to conduct a denial of service via a large number of telnet connections.